Contractors in Kars

Kars is a historic village on the Rideau River within Rideau-Jock Ward, approximately 8 km south of Manotick. Originally named Wellington Village, it was renamed Kars in 1857 to honour the Turkish town's stand during the Crimean War. By 1866, Kars was a post village of 200 residents. Part of Rideau Township before joining Ottawa in 2000, Kars sits on the longest uninterrupted section of the Rideau River between locks.

1 contractor serving this area

About Kars

Kars was originally named Wellington Village before being renamed in 1857 to avoid confusion with another Wellington settlement in Prince Edward County. The new name honoured the Turkish town of Kars for its valiant stand against Russian troops during the Crimean War.

By 1866, Kars was a post village of 200 residents in North Gower Township, located on the Rideau River near the Ottawa and Prescott Railway. The village had four general stores and a steam sawmill established by A.J. Eastman in 1852.

The Rideau River through Kars is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rideau Canal. The village sits on the longest uninterrupted section between locks at Long Island (Manotick) and Burritts Rapids. Most residents now work in Ottawa, though the village maintains its rural character with Kars on the Rideau Public School serving the community.

Location & Boundaries

Kars is located on the Rideau River south of Manotick, within the former Rideau Township area. The village sits along the longest uninterrupted section of the Rideau River between the locks at Long Island (Manotick) and Burritts Rapids.

Neighboring Areas:
ManotickNorth GowerBurritts RapidsKemptville

Contractors Serving Kars

These verified contractors have indicated they serve Kars and surrounding areas.

Painting

Above All Painting Inc. Ottawa

Drywall Supplies

Above All Painting Inc. Ottawa
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Common Projects in Kars

  • Rural home renovation
  • Kitchen and bathroom renovations
  • Septic system work
  • Well and water system upgrades
  • Deck and outdoor living
  • Garage and outbuilding construction
  • Energy efficiency improvements
  • Heritage building restoration

Local Considerations

✓ Properties on well water and septic systems
✓ Rideau River waterfront (UNESCO World Heritage corridor)
✓ Small village with limited local services
✓ Part of former Rideau Township
✓ Kars on the Rideau Public School serves community
✓ General store/post office closed 2018
Permits: Standard City of Ottawa building permits apply. Septic work requires separate permits. Rideau River waterfront work may require Parks Canada or conservation authority approval.

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